Short bio: Emmy Award-winning TV host and comedian, author bestselling travel/foodie comedic book “A Fork on the Road: 400 Cities, 1 Stomach.” Currently stars in the indie action-adventure film The Babymoon available on iTunes and DVD.

How often do you fly? Twice a month.

How many countries have you been to? Eight.

How many continents have you been to? Two.

Earliest travel memory: Flying from Chicago to LA to go to Disneyland.

Favorite American city: Toss-up Chicago or NOLA.

Favorite international city: Rome.

Least favorite country: Haven’t been there yet.

I have no desire to go to: India—too crowded.

Friendliest people in the world: Italians.

Country with the meanest immigration officers: Germany.

Favorite World Heritage Site: Roman Colosseum.

Favorite airline: Virgin America.

Favorite aircraft type: 777.

Aisle or window: Duh, Aisle.

Favorite airport lounge: Amex DFW.

Favorite U.S. airport: Maui.

Favorite international airport: FCO.

Favorite hotel: Four Seasons Costa Rica.

Favorite cruise line: I don’t cruise. Boats sink.

Favorite travel credit card: Amex Platinum.

Favorite island: Gilligan’s.

Favorite beach: Sicily.

Favorite National Park: Yellowstone.

Favorite fancy restaurant: Commander’s Palace, NOLA.

Favorite hole-in-the-wall: Pizano’s State Street, Chicago, IL.

Favorite airport restaurant: Ewww. Never.

Favorite bar: Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago, IL.

Favorite fruit: Pomegranate.

Favorite food: Coop’s Fried Chicken, NOLA.

Least favorite food: Brussels sprouts.

Drink of choice (in the air and on the ground): Bourbon and ginger ale w/ lime and bitters.

Worst travel moment: Sitting on the tarmac at O’Hare for three hours because some idiot refused to get off the plane.

What’s your dream destination? Hot, humid, beach with great seafood and live music.

Favorite travel charity: Doctors without Borders.

Best travel tip: Plan ahead.

Mar 24, 2017Johnny Jet

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